Judge, 1930-07-05 · page 4 of 40
Judge — July 5, 1930 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two unrelated pieces: **"Simile" (top):** A brief humor column by R.C. O'Brien making light observations about the Balkans, Romanian King Carol, Congressional re-election, and tourist navigation—typical period satirical commentary on international instability and domestic politics, though without specific historical references that would clarify the exact date. **"The Vagabond Limited" (bottom):** A short story by R. Deane accompanying an illustration showing artists sketching outdoors. The narrative describes a crowd surging toward a voice—apparently a conductor announcing a special train excursion ("The Bear Mountain Excursion"). It's sentimental fiction emphasizing the transformative power of a young man's voice bringing hope to weary crowds, typical of Judge's mix of humor and genteel storytelling. Neither piece appears specifically topical to a particular political moment.
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Simile The Balkans are like a checker- board; you never know which way a king is going to jump. And the next big news we expect to hear from Rumania is that King Carol has abdicated in favor of the Four Marx Brothers. Dora thinks second wind is what a Congressman gets when he's re- clected. And) many week-end tryin tourist) spends his » find the right roa The insects, too, seem to be start- ing their vacations earlier this year. —R. C. O'Brien Antist—Well, how about it? Does it look all right from up there? JUDGE The Vagabond Limited ree the vast hall pandemonium reigned. Hundreds of — women surged towards the front. Some of the men present tried to keep m and convey an aloof attitude, but most of them had succumbed to the ¢ hysteria. rral The ticket sellers had quit long Every seat had been sold. All week there had been a ceaseless stream of buyers at the windows. Suddenly there was a hush of an- ticipation.” The conductor appeared. With a critical eye he glanced over the packed mass before him. He waited a moment and the heart of every woman listener seemed to skip a beat. What if their wishes weren't to be gratified? What if they wi never to hear that voice for which they hunge: Then he came! A. slight young man, dressed in blue, with fai : phone. A wave of electric inten- sity ran through the crowd. A nod from the conductor. With « smile the other lifted his megaphone to his lips and like a silvery blessing came his soft words. Visions of soft moonlight and romance, green hills and laughing waters. Havens of rest and beauty to these poor, weary hum- drum souls. Bear Mountain Excursion leaves from Track 10 in fiv —R. Deane comicbooks.com